Parents,
Please be aware that there may be changes occurring to our October breakfast and lunch menus. When we are aware of changes, we will let you know as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your understanding! 💙🦌🤍
The Elkton School was the recipient of a $1000 donation courtesy of Pipestone. Pipestone manages the Bobcat Farms in Elkton and employs 16 team members. Some of the children of these workers attend the Elkton School.
The money will be used to help purchase items such as headphones for students, Lysol wipes, and other school supplies.
We thank Pipestone for their support of our students. Thank you for making a difference!
Pictured receiving the check from Margarita Crivelli Diaz of Pipestone is Kelly Neill, Elkton K-6 Principal.
Tomorrow's lunch (Wednesday) will be Chicken Patty on a Bun instead of Chicken Hotdish.
Congratulations to Riddick Westley who is this year's DAR Good Citizen Award winner! He now has the opportunity to compete for a scholarship.
Six students were nominated by faculty for the DAR Good Citizen Award for EHS. These students exemplify the qualities of a Good Citizen (Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism). Nominees this year were Tevan Erickson, Malayna Hemmen, Jenae Christensen, Kylie Ramlo, Riddick Westley, and Marcela Mejia Valencia (not pictured). Seniors voted for the person they felt most demonstrates these qualities.
There will be a walking taco feed to help support the Flores family on Thursday, October 19th before the football game (5-6:30pm).
It is a free will donation and all proceeds will benefit medical and travel expenses the Flores family may encounter.
The PTO is looking for help in providing goodies for the Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 31st. This fun event is part of elementary classroom celebrations. We appreciate your help!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805094BADA82CA0FF2-45164647-fall
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The Elks Football team is the 2023 DVC Champs! Order your shirt or sweatshirt by midnight on Thursday October 19th!
#RunWithTheHerd
https://elkton-lakebentondvcchamps.itemorder.com/shop/home/?mibextid=9R9pXO&fbclid=IwAR2qG9OIm24w3VFiNF3oQn5y9AwzhJsl3CmYDyEtmPBseQess07wrfpVuYc_aem_AVyEfgcQEvAFN_SPTLw5NnIowx-AQVvJou8ehVLaFO1htmdTfKL9UU8QKQ96mX-ogAk
Avera is again doing a Parent Webinar Series. The first video of the series is “Responding to Our Childrens’ Feelings and Choices: How to Support Wanted Behaviors at Home” You are welcome to click the following link for this recorded webinar that walks through emotional intelligence and use of the RULER method to help respond and emotionally coach our littles in our home. Check it out!
https://avera-51.wistia.com/medias/jr4qe7ufh7
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight and supported our band program. It was a great evening of music.
Thank you to Miss T and the band parents for their help in making sure this event didn't "skip a beat"!
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The Elkton School District is Hiring:
Food Service Director - full time position, open until filled, starting as soon as possible. Includes competitive salary and benefits package, please complete the classified application below and contact Business Manager, Mike Frederiksen, if you have questions. Mike.Frederiksen@k12.sd.us 605-542-2541 extension 203.
Paraprofessional - full time position, open until filled, starting as soon as possible. Includes competitive salary and benefits package, please complete the classified application below and contact Special Ed Director / Principal, Jennifer Simmons, if you have questions. Jennifer.Simmons@k12.sd.us 605-542-2541 extension 233
Paraprofessional-full time position in the English Language Learner department, open until filled, starting as soon as possible. Applicant does not need to be fluent in or know Spanish. Includes competitive salary and benefits package. Please complete the classified application below and contact K-6 Principal/EL Coordinator, Kelly Neill, if you have questions: kelly.neill@k12.sd.us 605-542-2541 extension 258.
Classified Application Here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1376250/ClassifiedApp.pdf
Do something today to make you feel proud!
The Elkton Fire Department visited our students today for Fire Prevention Week. Thank you for all you do for our community. 💙🦌🤍
FYI - The Rapid City, Pierre, and Eastern Railroad (RCPE) will begin railroad crossing repair work on S.D. Highway 13 in Elkton on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The repair work is part of RCPE's regular maintenance in the area and will require a temporary closure of Highway 13 at the specified location.
There is no official detour route for drivers during the closure. Therefore, drivers must find and use alternative routes to avoid the railroad crossing closure. This may disrupt traffic in the area.
The repair work on Highway 13 is expected to be completed by Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The highway closure and the resulting traffic rerouting are expected to last for about five days, unless unforeseen circumstances extend the project's duration.
The JH Football game tomorrow in De Smet has been cancelled. Due to the forecasted rain today and through tomorrow- (2-3 inches in De Smet), they are worried about their field holding up as they will also be hosting playoff games starting next week. Thank you. AD- Erickson
PTO is sponsoring a Fall Festival for students. Please consider donating to help make this a great event! See the Sign Up Genius to sign up for items.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F805094BADA82CA0FF2-45164647-fall%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3QV-x9YdrCQuzCfpmGdO5f6wlfsWh9Oo0VCLVehlwMj3OimunSX0G-7Yw_aem_AaZQcOvmvmF35yHU1pbOSyEqbNV52m2INehSAaNT-IdutIBN0reUMR9NZmAzwmVFqQ4&h=AT3IySd4SYvQkygnMgmxmXNE_n4xjUyVpifNodbVXZeYlV7PYKA-HYjYnCRa8j9Euav6eIQRjcn57OFK8o6B6EiLEijbDari1sU5_KdOfR7Z-yfORJq5pCYoEkOjVhk&s=1
Individual commitment to a group effort- that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."- Vince Lombardi
Please check out the latest Secondary Scoop, which includes info about the end of quarter one, Tutor Tuesdays, student growth goals, & attendance. - Ms. Simmons
https://www.smore.com/x6fdm
Parents:
Please check your lunch balances.
Seconds on milks and meals are an additional charge even if your family receives free or reduced lunch.
The cost of second milk is 35 cents. The cost of seconds is $1.15.
If you don’t want your student taking second milks or meals, please let the office know.
Money will need to be deposited into your lunch account before seconds can be taken. If you have been contacted about a negative lunch balance, your student will not be able to sign up or receive seconds until they have money in their account.
Starting in Quarter 2, I will be coordinating a group of high school students to offer tutoring services to our elementary students. This will be happening on Tuesday mornings from 8 - 8:20 in the north gym.
Students who have missing work, who need to practice their reading or math facts or just need a confidence boost that comes with working with an upper-class student are encouraged to attend.
High school students who are interested in tutoring should sign up using the link below. They do not need to be present at every session. This is an excellent opportunity to practice their skill of leading with love and to add an activity to their resume.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084BA9A623AAFE3-45052213-tutor?fbclid=IwAR00oLA8Yck5PS1r9B-O4O1fsU9hJ0-dvVt68j40pEkUOw38OqPNt9GF4BE#/
Mrs. Rochel, Elkton PTO President
Thank you for supporting the FCCLA chapter.
